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Frank Shikashio digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1456

Scope and Contents

The Frank Shikashio digital photograph collection contains 4 digitized copies of black-and-white portraits and color photographs of Frank, Miyoshi, and Jimmy Shikashio dating from approximately 1940 to 1970. The images were gathered from the Shikashio family by Minnie Maruji-Adams for a collection of Japanese American veterans.

Dates

  • 1940-1970

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Frank Shikashio digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Fukutaro “Frank” Shikashio (1883-1970) was born on July 19, 1884 in Fukuoke, Japan. He was married to Miyoshi Kusaba (1896-1993). After immigrating to the United States, they lived in Idaho. Together they had eight children, several of whom died in infancy. Frank and Miyoshi Shikashio raised their family in Lower Presto, Idaho. Their son James Katsumi “Jimmy” Shikashio (1920-2010) volunteered to serve in the Army Air Force during World War II; Jimmy Shikashio also served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which fought primarily in southern France, which they helped to liberate from Nazi control, and in northern Italy. The 442nd was also among the United States troops who liberated Dachau concentration camp in Poland.

Extent

4 digital images

Abstract

Fukutaro “Frank” Shikashio (1883-1970) was born on July 19, 1884 in Fukuoke, Japan and immigrated to the United States, where he and his wife, Miyoshi Kusaba (1896-1993) raised their children in Idaho. Frank's son James Shikashio (1920-2010) served in the United States military during World War II. The Frank Shikashio digital photograph collection contains portraits of Frank, Miyoshi, and James Shikashio dating from approximately 1940 to 1970.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Jim Shikashio in 2007.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Mitsugi M. Kasai Memorial Japanese American Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Frank Shikashio digital photograph collection, 1940-1970
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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